25 Saleimoa stony silty clay loam

soil map units where 25 Saleimoa stony silty clay loam is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
Geographic distribution Samoa
Landscape position Soils of the lowlands and foothills - slightly dissected landscapes
Soil parent material from aa and pahoehoe basalt and scoria of the Mulifanua Volcanics
Slope Easy to moderately rolling slopes
Surface outcrops Surface very rough with many loose vesicular stones. No rock outcrops.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 18cm very stony loam. 18cm very bouldery silty clay loam. on large boulders and stones
Minimum effective rooting depth <50cm
Soil pH (acidity) Slightly acid (pH = pH = 6.3)
Salinity Non saline
Soil fertility under natural conditions Moderate fertility. High exchangeable calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), potassium (K) values. Moderate available phosphorus (P).
Soil moisture regime With weak to strong dry season (Udic moisture regime)
Susceptibility to drought Weak dry season (1-2 months <100mm rainfall). Rainfall 2250-3250mm.
Soil drainage Well drained
Susceptibility to waterlogging Never waterlogs
Susceptibility to flooding Never floods

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